Posey County
IN · Pop. 25,163 · Suburban County
Posey County, Indiana covers 409 square miles with a population of 25,163 and a density of 61.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $218,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.63% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 219-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.6°F and average winter lows of 28.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Deaconess Hospital Inc is 16.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 219-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.63% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 92.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Deaconess Hospital Inc, is 16.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Posey County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $218k
- Property tax
- 0.63%
- Growing season
- 219 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.9"
- Broadband
- 92.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Deaconess Hospital Inc, 16.5 mi
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Homesteading in Posey County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Posey County?
- Posey County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 219-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.6°F, and average winter lows of 28.3°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $218,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.63%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Deaconess Hospital Inc is 16.5 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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